India: At just 14, Saanvi Rai, a Grade 9 student of Birla Open Minds International School, Danapur, has done what few her age dare to dream — she has written and published her first book titled “Power: Beginner’s Guide to Recognition and Resistance.” And to add to the feat, the book’s striking cover has also been designed by Saanvi herself.
The book is a simple yet powerful guide that helps readers understand how power works in everyday life—how it influences us and how we can recognize and stand up to it. Saanvi has taken a complex subject and made it relatable and easy to understand, especially for young minds.
“Writing this book was not easy. It took me 4 to 5 years to fully understand the topic,” says Saanvi. “The most difficult part was putting my thoughts into simple words. But thanks to the from my teachers, friends, and school Birla Open Minds, I was able to do it. This book is my way of sharing what I’ve learned.”Adding to the moment, Paljinder Pal Singh, Principal of Birla Open Minds International School, Danapur, said, “At an age where most of us were still learning from books, it’s refreshing to see students like Saanvi going ahead and writing one. Such students truly inspire us. They remind us why we do what we do, and they reassure us that our efforts in nurturing young minds are working. Saanvi’s achievement is a proud moment for all of us.”
Saanvi dreams of becoming an entrepreneur and politician, and believes writing this book is just the first step towards her goal of creating awareness and change.